Beauty surrounds us everywhere, but slowing down enough to actually notice it can be a challenge. The overstimulation that comes with living today often keeps us from fully appreciating the smaller things. There’s so much beauty in ordinary things, and you don’t need a huge bank account to make the most of where you are….
The Art of Choosing Perfume Like the French
Ever since I made the decision to cut back on my cosmetic consumption, I’ve become really intrigued with finding ways to make the selecting and purchasing process more intentional. When researching different cultural approaches to beauty (I am so in love with European culture), I started discovering how the French view and pursue their perfumes….
Tips for Building a Minimalist Makeup Collection That Lasts
My makeup approach has evolved over the years from experimenting with different trends to focusing on a simpler, more practical routine. After becoming a mother, your priorities drastically change! As someone who used to spend hundreds on cosmetics, I now purchase makeup with a quality over quantity mentality. That’s not to say that my love…
3 Steps to Curating the Wardrobe of Your Dreams
The older I get, the more I’ve come to realize that clothes just aren’t my thing. Once I hit a certain age, I started to realize how much money I was spending on clothing alone, and I couldn’t justify keeping up with that lifestyle! It didn’t feel as exciting — or as necessary — as…
Baby Registry Must-Haves for First Time Moms
When I started my first baby registry, it was overwhelming to say the least. I searched the internet high and low reading reviews and searching for anything I could find in an attempt to shrink the vast selection of baby products down to the very best. For being a new to-be mom in my second…
8 Tips for Growing Long, Healthy Hair
When I first started growing my hair out, I was very ignorant to a lot of the things I was doing. For years I tried to reach the perfect length, only to be set back inches short by damage. My hair might be long and healthy now, but it took a lot of trial and…
What to Expect During Your Second Trimester of Pregnancy
The second trimester is arguably the most exciting trimester of pregnancy! You’re finally starting to balance out after riding the first trimester rollercoaster, and have all the fun baby things to look forward to. Whether you’re looking for what to expect, tips on creating your baby registry, or how to prepare for the next trimester……
What to Expect During Your First Trimester of Pregnancy
Whether you’re trying to conceive or recently found out you’re expecting, the first trimester can be filled with loads of questions and uncertainty. I just discovered I’m pregnant with my third baby — our rainbow baby — and it feels like the perfect time to start sharing my journey in motherhood! From a first trimester…